Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma is scheduled to speak at The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs on Monday, October 21. His address will focus on the theme "Climate Change as a National Security Challenge."

During the Wenger Lecture on International Business and Finance, Verma plans to discuss how climate change affects global security and emphasize the need to incorporate climate considerations into U.S. foreign policy. Following his remarks, he will engage in an open dialogue with Dr. Alyssa Ayres, Dean of the Elliott School.

The event is set for 5:00 p.m. ET and will be held in Washington, D.C. Interested attendees can register online to participate in person or watch via live stream.

For additional information or media inquiries, Kyle Renner can be contacted at iiep@gwu.edu.

Deputy Secretary Verma can be followed on Instagram and X under @DepSecStateMR.